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Canadian Association of TransplantationOn October 22nd, 2002 the Kennedy Family’s youngest son Paul, age 22, died as the result of a tragic automobile accident on the job.Paul donated eight of his organs and tissues to improve the quality of life for eight other individuals.
In memory of Paul, his family and friends created Paul’s Team. The primary focus is and will continue to be raising awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation. Each year in Canada there are over 4,000 individuals in need of transplants. Canada has one of the lowest donation rates in the world.
In recent years, the team has expanded its focus to include other worthwhile causes such as Project Upstream (community mental health support) in 2009 and the Shepherds of Good Hope (support for the homeless) in 2010. Last year, Paul's team supported the Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program for Kids for the first time and the Shepherd's of Good Hope for the second consecutive year. In 2012, the team will be donating funds to the Candlelighters Ottawa volunteer organization which supports young cancer patients at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
For more information on the aforementioned charities, please visit their websites:
If you would like to make a donation to Paul's team this year, please go to:
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